When it comes to selling your home, curb appeal is a big driving factor that some homeowners do not consider. A healthy lawn is a great asset to the overall look and value of your home. Right now, the real estate market is highly competitive, as we all know. Boosting the curb appeal could be the deciding factor for home buyers and get you the most profit in selling your home.
When putting your home on the market, the main focus is on the interior elements. However, it’s been observed that homebuyers can decide if they are interested in buying within the first 8 seconds of visiting a home. Your lawn serves as the first impression for potential home buyers so make sure it’s in pristine condition should be a huge priority before listing your home on the market.
How Lawn Care Can Affect Selling Your Home
According to a joint study by the University of Alabama and the University of Texas, Arlington, homes with better curb appeal and an inviting exterior can sell at an average of 7% higher. Having a well-maintained lawn can be an investment, with factors such as installing new sod, professional weed control, and other landscaping services. Buying a new home with a lawn that is already in great shape can eliminate or minimize those costs.
Easy Ways to Boost Your Lawn’s Curb Appeal
- Remove any distracting ornaments from the lawn and avoid clutter. It’s best to keep lawn decor clean and neutral when trying to appeal to potential buyers.
- Make sure the lawn is receiving weed control and fertilization treatment. Keeping the lawn green and clear of weeds improves the overall look of the property.
- Pull any active weeds that may be present and keep the lawn mowed and watered weekly. Make sure landscape beds are clean or plant some lovely annuals for a pop of color.
- Spruce up the front patio with a clean welcome mat and door hanger. It can add a “homey” feel and buyers may feel more connected to your home.
Whether you’re buying or selling, keeping curb appeal in mind is key to the real-estate value of your home. It’s clear that a well-maintained lawn can be a huge factor in the first impression of your home. With All Turf Lawn Care, we can make sure your lawn is treated for weed control and fertilization on a monthly basis and it’s “market-ready” when you need it. Showing that the lawn has been protected and maintained through continued treatment is a great selling point for new buyers. Missing crucial lawn care treatment such as summer fertilizer or preventative weed control can become a headache later in the seasons. And they won’t have to shop for a lawn care company when there is already an established relationship. Contact us today for a lawn care quote for your Atlanta home.
